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February 12, 2021
KALAMAZOO, Mich. Reading, writing and refreshing web browsers are daily challenges for kids navigating virtual learning during the pandemic, but a Western Michigan University program provides struggling students a place to find support. The University s Office of Precollege Programming offers free drop-in virtual tutoring sessions for middle and high school students in Kalamazoo Public Schools (KPS).
WMU students are ready to help KPS students in need of academic and social support. (Getty Images)
Funded by the King-Chávez-Parks Initiative s College Day Program, Western students are employed to mentor and help with homework free of charge. Roughly 50 KPS students signed up for sessions during fall semester. That number has already more than doubled since winter break. ....

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